"Reside"and "Live"
What is the difference between "Reside in" and "Live in"
E.g."I reside in London"
"I live in London"
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I disagree with Frazier.
I always say "I live in ..."
And I'm not homeless :)
In your example the two terms are interchangeable, though 'reside' is somewhat more formal. In conversation more people would say 'live' for your example.
There are differences between the 2 words to be aware of. 'reside' has a narrower meaning than 'live'.
You would almost always say "I live in China", not "I reside in China". But when you narrow down to a city or town, then 'reside' becomes possible - it has a narrower meaning and refers more to your residence or home than the area where you live. But even here, 'reside' is somewhat formal.
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Reside is fairly formal and textbook. Live is more versatile and has no nuance of formality.
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That's Clear!!!!
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Homeless people live in London. People with homes reside there.
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